HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
Active Compound Monographs
Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives
Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.
Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.
HerbIQ - Compounds
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA · Omega-3 Plant Fatty Acid · Flaxseed Oil)
CAS No. 463-40-5 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 Source Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA); Salvia hispanica (Chia) — seed (60–65% ALA);...
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA · Omega-3 Plant Fatty Acid · Flaxseed Oil)
CAS No. 463-40-5 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 Source Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA); Salvia hispanica (Chia) — seed (60–65% ALA);...
Oleic Acid (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Mediterranean Monounsaturated Fatty Acid)
CAS No. 112-80-1 Class Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit (55–83% of olive oil fatty acid profile); also high-oleic sunflower,...
Oleic Acid (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Mediterranean Monounsaturated Fatty Acid)
CAS No. 112-80-1 Class Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit (55–83% of olive oil fatty acid profile); also high-oleic sunflower,...
EPA & DHA (Omega-3 Long-Chain PUFAs · Marine & Algal Fatty Acids)
CAS No. 10417-94-4 (EPA) · 6217-54-5 (DHA) Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Long-Chain Omega-3 · C20:5n-3 (EPA) · C22:6n-3 (DHA) Source Schizochytrium spp. and Nannochloropsis spp. (microalgae) —...
EPA & DHA (Omega-3 Long-Chain PUFAs · Marine & Algal Fatty Acids)
CAS No. 10417-94-4 (EPA) · 6217-54-5 (DHA) Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Long-Chain Omega-3 · C20:5n-3 (EPA) · C22:6n-3 (DHA) Source Schizochytrium spp. and Nannochloropsis spp. (microalgae) —...
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
CAS No. 502-65-8 Class Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Tetraterpene Source Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) — fruit (primary commercial source); also watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno...
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
CAS No. 502-65-8 Class Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Tetraterpene Source Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) — fruit (primary commercial source); also watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno...
Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Sterol · Phytosterol · Cholesterol Competitor)
CAS No. 83-46-5 Class Lipid · Phytosterol · 4-Desmethyl Sterol Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ), Glycine max (Soybean), Elaeis guineensis (Palm) — seed oils; ubiquitous in plant cell membranes Claim...
Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Sterol · Phytosterol · Cholesterol Competitor)
CAS No. 83-46-5 Class Lipid · Phytosterol · 4-Desmethyl Sterol Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ), Glycine max (Soybean), Elaeis guineensis (Palm) — seed oils; ubiquitous in plant cell membranes Claim...